Rising spin star Tanveer Sangha lit the fuse for an explosive showdown across Sydney on Friday for a spot in the BBL finals. Thunder gun called Sixers opponent “afraid to face” his team.
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After leading the Thunder to a memorable win on Wednesday night and dismissing Glenn Maxwell, who has been out only once since January 9, Sangha said the Sixers would be “vulnerable” without their “big dogs”, including Steve Smith and James Vince. .
The winner of Friday night’s SCG clash will face Hobart Hurricanes in the grand final at Hobart Ninja Stadium on Monday night.
Despite failing to beat the Sixers during the regular season and losing the last ball of the first clash before the end of the second, Sangha said his side would “turn it around” as they were surprise finalists under first-year captain David Warner. .
“No one is actually scoring for them knowing their big dog isn’t there. I think we can put a lot of pressure on them,” Sangha said.
“We are never in the shadow of the Sixers. “I think they are always afraid to face us.”
The Sixers lost their chase against the Hurricanes 3-5 on Monday night and were also without Sean Abbott and Todd Murphy from the Australian Test squad.
“We saw them (Sixers) play in Hobart in the Hurricanes game and I think an early wicket could really hurt them,” Sangha said.
“I think if we do the same thing and get wickets early and put pressure on them, they could become vulnerable.”
Sangha said all the pressure was on the Sixers, one of the most successful teams in Big Bash history, something the Thunder could expose.
“It’s going to be a blockbuster. “I think this could be the best game of the tournament,” he said.
“I’m looking forward to facing the Sixers and beating them in their home stadium.
“They are expected to win. They usually beat the Thunder. “I think things will turn around this year.”
